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ARVD

Also called: Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Right Ventricular Dysplasia, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia

- Summary
- About ARVD
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment options
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Abdou Elhendy, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA
 Robert I. Hamby, M.D., FACC, FACP

Prevention methods for ARVD

Prevention methods for ARVD

There are no known strategies for preventing ARVD. As researchers continue to investigate the genetics associated with this disease, it is hoped they will eventually learn enough about ARVD to be able to prevent it.

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Review Date: 03-30-2007

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